On Film:Kichijoji, Tokyo🇯🇵

Kichijoji: Where Tokyo Breathes

Tokyo can be a whirlwind , neon flashing, trains rushing, and a thousand voices overlapping. But 15 minutes west on the Chūō Line, there’s a station where the air feels lighter. Step off at Kichijoji, and you step into a Tokyo that doesn’t compete for your attention; it invites you in quietly. The biggest challenge is finding the correct platform at Shinjuku itself!

🌳 Inokashira Park

This is the crown jewel of Kichijoji, but unfortunately, the weather was terrible that morning, so we had to make a beeline through the park.
If the weather is nice, be sure to stop by and enjoy the nature and the iconic swan boats on the lake.

🎨 Ghibli Vibes

Another major attraction is the Ghibli Museum, located just across the park.
Reservations are essential, the tickets are limited and go fast! Use this website for ticket info, https://www.ghibli-museum.jp/en/tickets/
No photos are allowed inside, and the museum is closely monitored by staff, so not to spoil fans beforehand by seeing it online, but it’s a must-see for fans of all things Ghibli. The gift store is a fans dream!

🛍️ Kichijoji SUNROAD

Immediately across from the main train station is the striking shopping arcade known as Sunroad, its charming façade concealing a long stretch of shops and cafés
Ideal for a lunch break after a morning of hitting the park!

💡 Why you’ll love it:
It’s Tokyo without the rush, parks, tiny bars, and streets you’ll want to wander all day.